Violent conflict between Israel and Gaza has resulted in a ban from the Federal Aviation Administration of any U.S. airlines flying to the tel Aviv airport in Israel for 24 hours starting Tuesday afternoon. The notice came after a rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip and landed near the main airport on Tuesday. Israel's Transportation Ministry called on the FAA to reverse the decision, claiming Ben-Gurion is one of the "best protected airports in the world."..

FAA Bans U.S. Flights to Israel After Gaza Rocket Explodes Too Close for Comfort

Violent conflict between Israel and Gaza has resulted in a ban from the Federal Aviation Administration of any U.S. airlines flying to the tel Aviv airport in Israel for 24 hours starting Tuesday afternoon. The notice came after a rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip and landed near the main airport on Tuesday. Israel's Transportation Ministry called on the FAA to reverse the decision, claiming Ben-Gurion is one of the "best protected airports in the world." By Jordan Moses